In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Michael Keegan guilty of Capital Sexual Battery, Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, Battery, and two counts of Showing Obscene Materials to Minor.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Jeb Branham sentenced Nathan Rines to 31 years in Florida State Prison in accordance with a negotiated plea.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Alijah Gadson guilty of Attempted Manslaughter and Shooting Deadly Missiles.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the Honorable Anthony Salem sentenced Marquez and Rashad Johnson to 30 years and Feon Davis to 12 years in Florida State Prison.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Eric Sandefur guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Brandon Smith guilty of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse for the death of a 2-year-old girl.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Robert Austin guilty of Actual Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Resisting Officer Without Violence, Possession of Less Than 20 Grams of Cannabis, and Giving False Name or Identification.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Kabreshia Caldwell guilty of Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Officer Without Violence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Ja’hairy Carroll guilty of two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Shanna Gardner was indicted by a Duval County grand jury and arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder, Solicitation to Commit a Capital Felony, and Child Abuse. All the charges are related to the February 2022 murder of Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan.